Western Trails Elementary School

860 Idaho St
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Western Trails Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Western Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Trails Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Trails Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Trails Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Trails Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
6%
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Hispanic
26%
28%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
36%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Trails Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Trails Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Trails Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Trails Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Western Trails Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Western Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Western Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carol Stream Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Western Trails Elementary School?
290 students attend Western Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Western Trails Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Trails Elementary School?
Western Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Trails Elementary School offer ?
Western Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Western Trails Elementary School part of?
Western Trails Elementary School is part of CCSD 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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